The armed robbery happened at the Tropical Food Mart on Cassat Avenue off Normandy Boulevard around 5:30 pm Sunday.
JSO says the suspect, who’s believed to be in his mid-30s, robbed the store with a firearm. A struggle ensued between the victim and suspect, causing multiple non-life-threatening injuries to the employee.
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He was transported to a hospital.
JSO says rounds were recovered from the scene and are now reviewing surveillance footage.
This is a developing story.